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The Land of Enchantment is enchanted with chiles! New Mexico’s official state question -- “red or green?” -- refers to the choice of chile sauce offered at New Mexico restaurants. In New Mexico, chiles are found fresh, frozen, dried, and canned; New Mexicans enjoy them in egg burritos for breakfast, and in breads, casseroles, stews, even steeped in beer. No doubt about it, New Mexico is a prime place for Southwest Cuisine. The evolution of New Mexico’s cuisine began early, when Spanish explorers first encountered Pueblo Indians in the 16th century, tending fields of beans, squash, and corn of various colors. The Spanish introduced chiles and beef into the mix. And the cuisine progressed from there. Green chile stew and rellenos casserole are stand-out examples of New Mexican-style Southwest cuisine. The state vegetables are chiles and frijoles. The official state fish is the cutthroat trout. And the state cookie is the bizcochito, an aniseed-flavored cookie. Ranching has been an important part of the New Mexico economy since the railroads were first laid down in the 1880s.
 

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Home Town: Shenandoah, Iowa, USA
Living In: Roswell, New Mexico, USA
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Sharon F 

Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: Corrales, New Mexico, USA
About me: My family moved to the high desert when I was only five years old, but I still have a little of the "Southe'n" cooking in me; like using bacon fat for flavor and liking east coas…
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Debra Reyn 

Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Living In: Aurora, Colorado, USA
About me: I love the New Mexican style Mexican food. It is a cross between the american indian and original mexican. I love to go "home" to Albuquerque and eat at all my favorite places. …
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Cheryl 

Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
About me: 44 year old who just got married to an awesome cook!
 

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Grilled Sausage with Potatoes and Green Beans

Reviewed on jul. 2, 2009 by CAM 
Wow, wonderful. I use canned green beans and olive oil instead. I sprinkled it with basil. Husband loved it!
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Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

Reviewed on jul. 2, 2009 by LAZYMJ 
Wonderful! The grandkids loved it. Even my husband (who doesn't care for potatoes) said it was a keeper. I used 2 cups of cheddar because we like things cheesy. I also added diced, cooked ham for a one dish meal. It was great.
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